Laptop cooler recommendations

[mrsmcj]

I've had my 17" MacBook Pro HiRes for two weeks and I LOVE it-- but it gets really warm sitting on my lap. I'm considering getting a laptop cooler. Any recommendations on a good one?

 

[alphaod]

Just get SMC Fan Control and tell the computer to boost the fan speeds.

 

[mrsmcj]

Just get SMC Fan Control and tell the computer to boost the fan speeds.

I'll give it a try. Thanks for the tip!

 

[RandiC]

I've had my 17" MacBook Pro HiRes for two weeks and I LOVE it-- but it gets really warm sitting on my lap. I'm considering getting a laptop cooler. Any recommendations on a good one?

Antec Dual-Fan Laptop Cooler...This is a great cooler. Don't crank your fans unless you have to.

 

[mayassa]

try here
http://www.geeks.com/products_sc.asp?Cat=373

 

[MacDann]

I highly recommend the iLap. Not sure if there is a 17" version, but if so, go for it. I was a little reluctant to drop the $$ for one, but after I got it I was very pleased with the construction, design and function.

MacDann

 

[aaronw1986]

Antec Dual-Fan Laptop Cooler...This is a great cooler. Don't crank your fans unless you have to.

Not very practical for lap use.

 

[bassicmelodies]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8488763&st=laptop+cooler&lp=2&type=product&cp=1&id=1186003682177

I was looking for something similar and found this, thought I'd let you in on it. It shows it being used on the lap in some of the extra photos. I don't own one, so eh... don't know what else to say.

 

[alphaod]

I do have Targus PA248 U. It's bus powered and the vent is on the back and draws heat away from the computer base; it also means you can use it on your bed or something.

 

[tast01]

an ilap is well worth the price. It looks nice with a mbp sitting on top of it and when using it on your lap its very comfortable

 

[Hooka]

smf fan control helps but I wonder what it might do to the fans and the battery over time. I use it on mine and have had to replace my battery.